PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND — Brown snapped a two-game losing streak Saturday with a 1-0 victory over Columbia, securing the Ivy League matchup through a first-half goal from Stefano D'Agostini. The Bears improved to 6-6-2 overall with the win, while the visiting Lions fell to 3-7-4 after suffering their first loss in three matches.
D'Agostini broke through in the 16th minute, assisted by Greyson Mitchell, giving Brown an early advantage the home side would protect throughout the contest. The goal came during a period of sustained pressure from the Bears, who generated multiple scoring opportunities in the opening half before settling into a defensive posture.
Columbia created chances to equalize but struggled to convert. The Lions managed three shots on goal compared to Brown's two, yet neither team dominated possession or territory decisively. Brown's defense, led by goalkeeper saves, weathered Columbia's second-half push without allowing a breakthrough.
Both teams finished with 12 shot attempts, underscoring an evenly contested match that hinged on clinical finishing. Brown's three saves proved sufficient to preserve the shutout, while Columbia's goalkeeper made one save in a losing effort. The Lions earned one corner kick to Brown's two, with neither team generating significant set-piece opportunities.
Jamin Gogo Peters drew a yellow card for unsporting conduct in the 14th minute, the match's only disciplinary action. Brown made five substitutions at halftime and additional changes throughout the second half, rotating personnel while maintaining their defensive structure. Columbia countered with multiple adjustments of their own, including replacing four st